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Data Center Opponents Stage Halloween Protest at City Hall

’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.


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Former UArts Building Gets a Second Act

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Fight at the Museum: Inside the Collapse of the Academy of Natural Sciences

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Pat Croce’s New Book Is All About Spirituality

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School District Sued in Asthma Death

Estate of Laporshia Massey says city, district, teachers were negligent.

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Bucks County School Mourns Students Killed in Crash

15-year-old girl was at the wheel in deadly accident.

Michael Sam Signs With Dallas Cowboys

The NFL’s first openly gay player gets a second chance.

PHOTOS: Allison Williams as Peter Pan

A first look of the Girls star in boy drag.

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The Easy Way to Cut College Tuition in Half

Marks: But will your ego allow you to do it?

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Comcast Will Sponsor NASCAR Series

Ten-year deal is worth $200 million.


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


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Principal, Teachers Held for Trial in Cheating Case

Hunting Park educators accused of undermining standardized tests.

Wedding Wednesday

Dana and Tracey Jones on their big day.

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Will Michael Nutter Replace Chaka Fattah in Congress?

Speculation abounds as trouble circles the congressman.

Ladies and Gentlemen … Martha Graham Cracker!

Hard to say what Martha Graham Cracker noticed a few seconds ago as she left the band and the stage and slinked through the crowd. […]

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The War on Household Germs Goes Nuclear

Hingston: You don’t really need the SpongeBath. But this is America, dammit, so you can buy it anyway!

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


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Gillick Says Amaro’s Job Is Safe

Interim Phillies president doesn’t anticipate big changes at the top.

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Poll: Wolf Widens Lead Over Corbett

Robert Morris University gives the Democrat a 30-point lead.

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Philly Becomes the Land of Logos

Mathis: Is corporate branding simply the price of having nice things?

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Nutter Hopes for PGW Sale by Year’s End

Challenges City Council to hold public hearings this fall.

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